82 FR 56895 - Maritime Security Program
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 230 (December 1, 2017)
Maritime Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 230 (December 1, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-25898 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 230 (Friday, December 1, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 56895-56899] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25898] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration 46 CFR Part 296 RIN 2133-AB85 Maritime Security Program AGENCY: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration (``MARAD'') is amending its regulations to implement amendments to the Maritime Security Act of 2003 by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (``NDAA 2013''), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (``CAA 2016''), and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (``NDAA 2016''). The revisions to the regulations, among other things, make changes to vessel eligibility for participation in the Maritime Security Program (``MSP''), authorize the extension of current MSP Operating Agreements, amend the procedures for the award of new MSP Operating Agreements, extend the MSP through 2025, update the MSP Operating Agreement payments and schedule of payments, and eliminate the Maintenance and Repair Pilot Program. DATES: This final rule becomes effective on January 2, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William G. McDonald, Director, Office of Sealift Support, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone (202) 366-0688; Fax (202) 366-5904, electronic mail to [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 3508 of the NDAA 2013 authorized the extension of the Maritime Security Program through fiscal year 2025. Under section 3508, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Maritime Administrator, is authorized to offer to extend the existing 60 MSP Operating Agreements through fiscal year 2025. Section 3508 authorized a new payment schedule of increasing MSP Operating Agreement payments through fiscal year 2025. These payment amounts were subsequently updated by the CAA 2016 and the NDAA 2016. Section 3508 of the NDAA 2013 also provided a new procedure for awarding MSP Operating Agreements, including a new priority system for the award of operating agreements. Under the new priority, award will be first based on vessel type as determined by military requirements and then based on the citizenship status of the applicant. Section 3508 revised the procedure for the transfer of MSP Operating Agreements by eliminating the requirement to first offer an MSP Operating Agreement to a U.S. Citizen under 46 U.S.C. 50501. In addition, Section 3508 eliminated the procedure for early termination of MSP Operating Agreements based on the availability of replacement vessels. Section 3508 also eliminated the eligibility of Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH) vessels to participate in the MSP Fleet as a stand-alone category of vessel. The rule eliminates the Maintenance and Repair Pilot Program, which has sunset and was not extended by the NDAA 2013. The rule also updates MARAD's address for the purposes of submitting required reports and vouchers. Rulemaking Analysis and Notices Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures. Under E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), supplemented by E.O. 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 18, 2011) and DOT policies and procedures, MARAD must determine whether a regulatory action is ``significant'' and, therefore, subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and the requirements of the E.O.s. The Orders define ``significant regulatory action'' as one likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal government or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another Agency; (3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; and (4) raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the E.O.s. A determination has been made that this rulemaking is not considered a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. This rulemaking will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. It is also not considered a major rule for purposes of Congressional review under Public Law 104-121. This rulemaking is also not significant under the Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the Department of Transportation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). The costs and overall economic impact of this rulemaking do not require further analysis because the rulemaking will create no additional costs or new substantive burdens to participants in or applicants to the existing program as it addresses only new processing procedures. Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs) This rule is not an E.O. 13771 regulatory action because this rule is not significant under E.O. 12866. [[Page 56896]] Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) This rulemaking was analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 (``Federalism''), and it has been determined that it does not have sufficient Federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism summary impact statement. The revisions to the regulations, among other things, make changes to vessel eligibility for participation in the MSP, authorize the extension of current MSP Operating Agreements, amend the procedures for the award of new MSP Operating Agreements, update the MSP Operating Agreement payments and schedule of payments, and eliminate the Maintenance and Repair Pilot Program. This rulemaking has no substantial effect on the States, or on the current Federal-State relationship, or on the current distribution of power and responsibilities among the various local officials. Nothing in this document preempts any State law or regulation. Therefore, MARAD did not consult with State and local officials because it was not necessary. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 requires MARAD to assess whether this rulemaking would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and to minimize any adverse impact. MARAD certifies that this rulemaking will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because MSP participants (13 in total) and applicants (11 in the most recent solicitation for applications) do not constitute a substantial number of small entities. Executive Order 13211 (Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use) MARAD has determined that this rulemaking will not significantly affect energy supply, distribution, or use. Therefore, no Statement of Energy Effects is required. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private Property) This rulemaking will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. International Trade Impact Assessment This rulemaking does not contain standards-related activities that create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. Privacy Impact Assessment Section 522(a)(5) of the Transportation, Treasury, Independent Agencies, and General Government Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108- 447, div. H, 118 Stat. 2809 at 3268) requires the Department of Transportation and certain other Federal agencies to conduct a privacy impact assessment of each proposed rule that will affect the privacy of individuals. Claims submitted under this rule will be treated the same as all legal claims received by MARAD. The processing and treatment of any claim within the scope of this rulemaking by MARAD shall comply with all legal, regulatory and policy requirements regarding privacy. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires Agencies to evaluate whether an Agency action would result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $156 million or more (as adjusted for inflation) in any 1 year, and if so, to take steps to minimize these unfunded mandates. This rulemaking will not impose unfunded mandates under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It will not result in costs of $156 million or more to either State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, and is the least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in April and October of each year. The RIN contained in the heading of this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the Unified Agenda. Paperwork Reduction Act Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), Federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of information they conduct, sponsor, or require through regulations. This rulemaking updates the regulations due to amendments to the Maritime Security Act. This rulemaking contains no new or amended information collection or recordkeeping requirements that have been approved or require approval by OMB. Comments on the Proposed Rule In response to the agency's Federal Register document published on August 5, 2015 (80 FR 46527) seeking public comment on its proposed revisions to 46 CFR part 296, a total of five separate comment submissions were made by or on behalf of the following entities: APL Marine Services, Ltd. and its affiliated companies (``APL''), American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier Group Inc. (``ARC Group''), Schuyler Line Navigation Company, LLC, Liberty Global Logistics LLC, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (``TTD''). The agency responds below to all comments. One commenter noted that 46 CFR 296.30(h)(2) of the existing regulations was omitted from the proposed rulemaking and should be retained in a final rule. We agree. The NDAA 2013 did not eliminate the provision permitting an owner or operator of an MSP vessel to transfer and register such a vessel under an acceptable foreign registry in the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for any fiscal year by the 60th day of that fiscal year. The text of 46 CFR 296.30(h)(2) is retained in the final rule. The commenter also noted that the definition of Foreign Commerce unduly omitted certain services that were not affected by the NDAA 2013. We agree. While excluding from the definition of Foreign Commerce certain bulk carrying services, the NDAA 2013 did not otherwise substantively change the definition of Foreign Commerce. The proposed definition unnecessarily eliminated currently MSP-eligible services. Therefore, these existing services are retained in the final rule. The commenter also recommended amending 46 CFR 296.31(d)(2), to make that section more consistent with the text of 46 U.S.C. 53105(a) and the regulatory definition of Foreign Commerce of 46 CFR 296.2. We agree that 46 CFR 296.31(d)(2), as currently drafted, is inconsistent with 46 U.S.C. 53105(a) with its use of ``foreign trade,'' an undefined term, instead of ``foreign commerce'' and thus may invite confusion. Accordingly, we are amending 46 CFR 296.31(d)(2) by replacing ``foreign trade'' with ``foreign commerce'' and retaining reference to the registry endorsement requirement. Three commenters recommended increasing annual payments under the MSP. Two recommended an annual payment of $5 million per vessel starting in fiscal year 2017. MSP payment amounts are established by statute. MARAD cannot adjust annual payment amounts without a corresponding legislative authorization. [[Page 56897]] Nevertheless, the increased payments authorized by the NDAA 2016 and CAA 2016 are included in the final rule. Two commenters critiqued MARAD's administration of the MSP and made recommendations that would require significant amendments to our regulations. These recommendations are beyond the scope of the current rulemaking implementing the NDAA 2013, but will be considered in the event of a future rulemaking. List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 296 Assistance payments, Maritime carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Maritime Administration amends 46 CFR part 296 as follows: PART 296--MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM (MSP) 0 1. The authority citation for part 296 is revised to read as follows: Authority: Pub. L. 108-136, Pub. L. 109-163, Pub. L. 112-239; 49 U.S.C. 322(a), 46 U.S.C. chapter 531, 49 CFR 1.93. 0 2. Amend Sec. 296.2 by: 0 a. Revising the definitions of Foreign Commerce, MSA 2003, Participating Fleet Vessel, and Section 2 Citizen; and 0 b. Removing the definition of Lash Vessel. The revisions to read as follows: Sec. 296.2 Definitions. * * * * * Foreign Commerce means a cargo freight service, including direct and relay service, operated exclusively in the foreign trade or in mixed foreign and domestic trade allowed under a registry endorsement under 46 U.S.C. 12111 where the origination point or the destination point of any cargo carried is the United States, regardless of whether the vessel provides direct service between the United States and a foreign country, or commerce or trade between foreign countries. * * * * * MSA 2003 means the Maritime Security Act of 2003, as amended. * * * * * Participating Fleet Vessel means a vessel that-- (1) On October 1, 2015-- (i) Meets the requirements of paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section 53102(c) of the MSA; and (ii) Is less than 20 years of age if the vessel is a tank vessel, or is less than 25 years of age for all other vessel types; and (2) on December 31, 2014, is covered by an MSP Operating Agreement under 46 U.S.C. chapter 531. * * * * * Section 2 Citizen means a United States citizen within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 50501, without regard to any statute that ``deems'' a vessel to be owned and operated by a United States citizen within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. 50501. * * * * * 0 3. Amend Sec. 296.11 by revising paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows: Sec. 296.11 Vessel requirements. (a) * * * (3) The vessel is self-propelled and-- (i) Is a tank vessel that is 10 years of age or less on the date the vessel is included in the Fleet; or (ii) Is any other type of vessel that is 15 years of age or less on the date the vessel is included in the Fleet; * * * * * Sec. Sec. 296.21, 296.22, 296.23 [Removed and reserved] 0 4. Remove and reserve Sec. Sec. 296.21 through 296.23. 0 5. Revise Sec. 296.24 to read as follows: Sec. 296.24 Subsequent awards of MSP Operating Agreements. (a) MARAD intends to ensure that all available MSP Operating Agreements are fully utilized at all times in order to maximize the benefit of the MSP. Accordingly, when an MSP Operating Agreement becomes available through termination by the Secretary or early termination by the MSP contractor, and no transfer under 46 U.S.C. 53105(e) is involved, MARAD will reissue the MSP Operating Agreement pursuant to the following criteria: (1) The proposed vessel shall meet the requirements for vessel eligibility in 46 U.S.C. 53102(b); (2) The applicant shall meet the vessel ownership and operating requirements for priority in 46 U.S.C. 53102(c); and (3) Priority will be assigned on the basis of vessel type established by military requirements specified by the Secretary of Defense. After consideration of military requirements, priority shall be given to an applicant that is a United States citizen under section 50501 of this title. (b) MARAD shall allow an applicant at least 30 days to submit an application for a new MSP Operating Agreement. (c) MARAD and USTRANSCOM will determine if the applications received form an adequate pool for award of a reissued MSP Operating Agreement. If so, MARAD will award a reissued MSP Operating Agreement from that pool of qualified applicants in its discretion according to the procedures of paragraph (a) of this section, subject to approval of the Secretary of Defense. MARAD and USTRANSCOM may decide to open a new round of applications. MARAD shall provide written reasons for denying applications. In as much as MSP furthers a public purpose and MARAD does not acquire goods or services through MSP, the selection process for award of MSP Operating Agreements does not constitute an acquisition process subject to any procurement law or the Federal Acquisition Regulations. 0 6. Revise Sec. 296.30 to read as follows: Sec. 296.30 General conditions. (a) Approval. The Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, may approve applications to enter into a MSP Operating Agreement and make MSP Payments with respect to vessels that are determined by the Secretary to be commercially viable and deemed by the Secretary of Defense to be militarily useful for meeting the sealift needs of the United States in time of war or national emergencies. The Secretary announced an initial award of 60 MSP Operating Agreements on January 12, 2005. In June 2014, the Secretary extended the term of all 60 MSP Operating Agreements through FY 2025. (b) Effective date--(1) General rule. Unless otherwise provided, the effective date of an MSP Operating Agreement is October 1, 2005. (2) Exceptions. In the case of an Eligible Vessel to be included in an MSP Operating Agreement that is on charter to the U.S. Government, other than a charter under the provisions of an Emergency Preparedness Agreement (EPA) provided by 46 U.S.C. 53107, as amended, unless an earlier date is requested by the applicant, the effective date for an MSP Operating Agreement shall be: (i) The expiration or termination date of the Government charter covering the vessel; or (ii) Any earlier date on which the vessel is withdrawn from that charter, but not before October 1, 2005. (c) Replacement vessels. A Contractor may replace an MSP vessel under an MSP Operating Agreement with another vessel that is eligible to be included in the MSP under section 296.11(a), if the Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, approves the replacement vessel. (d) Termination by the Secretary. If the Contractor materially fails to comply [[Page 56898]] with the terms of the MSP Operating Agreement: (1) The Secretary shall notify the Contractor and provide a reasonable opportunity for the Contractor to comply with the MSP Operating Agreement; (2) The Secretary shall terminate the MSP Operating Agreement if the Contractor fails to achieve such compliance; and (3) Upon such termination, any funds obligated by the relevant MSP Operating Agreement shall be available to the Secretary to carry out the MSP. (e) Early termination by Contractor, generally. An MSP Operating Agreement shall terminate on a date specified by the Contractor if the Contractor notifies the Secretary not later than 60 days before the effective date of the proposed termination that the Contractor intends to terminate the MSP Operating Agreement. The Contractor shall be bound by the provisions relating to vessel documentation and national security commitments, and by its EPA for the full term, from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2025, of the MSP Operating Agreement. (f) [Reserved] (g) Non-renewal for lack of funds. If, by the first day of a fiscal year, sufficient funds have not been appropriated under the authority of MSA 2003, as amended, for that fiscal year, the Secretary will notify the Senate Committees on Armed Services and Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services, that MSP Operating Agreements for which sufficient funds are not available will not be renewed for that fiscal year if sufficient funds are not appropriated by the 60th day of that fiscal year. If only partial funding is appropriated by the 60th day of such fiscal year, then the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall select the vessels to retain under MSP Operating Agreements, based on the Secretaries' determinations of the most militarily useful and commercially viable vessels. In the event that no funds are appropriated, then all MSP Operating Agreements shall be terminated, and each Contractor shall be released from its obligations under the MSP Operating Agreement. Final payments under the terminated MSP Operating Agreements shall be made in accordance with Sec. 296.41. To the extent that funds are appropriated in a subsequent fiscal year, former MSP Operating Agreements may be reinstated if mutually acceptable to the Administrator and the Contractor, provided the MSP vessel remains eligible. (h) Release of vessels from obligations. If sufficient funds are not appropriated for payments under an MSP Operating Agreement for any fiscal year by the 60th day of that fiscal year, then-- (1) Each vessel covered by a terminated MSP Operating Agreement is released from any further obligation under the MSP Operating Agreement; (2) The owner and operator of a non-tank vessel may transfer and register the applicable vessel under foreign registry deemed acceptable by the Secretary and the SecDef, notwithstanding 46 U.S.C. chapter 561 and 46 CFR part 221; (3) If section 902 of the Act is applicable to a vessel that has been transferred to a foreign registry due to a terminated MSP Operating Agreement, then that vessel is available to be requisitioned by the Secretary pursuant to section 902 of the Act; and (4) Paragraph (h) of this section is not applicable to vessels under MSP Operating Agreements that have been terminated for any other reason. (i) Foreign transfer of vessel. A Contractor may transfer a non- tank vessel to a foreign registry, without approval of the Secretary, if the Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, determines that the contractor will provide a replacement vessel: (1) Of equal or greater military capability and of a capacity that is equivalent or greater as measured in deadweight tons, gross tons, or container equivalent units, as appropriate; (2) That is a documented vessel under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121 by the owner of the vessel to be placed under a foreign registry; and (3) That is not more than 10 years of age on the date of that documentation. (j) Transfer of MSP Operating Agreements. A contractor under an MSP Operating Agreement may transfer the agreement (including all rights and obligations under the MSP Operating Agreement) to any person that is eligible to enter into the MSP Operating Agreement under this chapter if the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense determine that the transfer is in the best interests of the United States. A transaction shall not be considered a transfer of an MSP Operating Agreement if the same legal entity with the same vessels remains the contracting party under the MSP Operating Agreement. 0 7. Amend Sec. 296.31 by revising paragraphs (a) and (d)(2) to read as follows: Sec. 296.31 MSP assistance conditions. (a) Term of MSP Operating Agreement. MSP Operating Agreements are authorized for 20 years, starting on October 1, 2005, and ending on September 30, 2025, but payments to Contractors are subject to annual appropriations each fiscal year. MARAD may enter into MSP Operating Agreements for a period less than the full term authorized under the MSA 2003, as amended. * * * * * (d) * * * (2) Operation: Be operated exclusively in the foreign commerce or in mixed foreign commerce and domestic trade allowed under a registry endorsement issued under 46 U.S.C. 12111, and shall not otherwise be operated in the coastwise trade of the United States; and * * * * * 0 8. Amend Sec. 296.32 by revising the introductory text to read as follows: Sec. 296.32 Reporting requirements. The Contractor shall submit to the Director, Office of Financial Approvals, Maritime Administration, 2nd Floor, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590, one of the following reports, including management footnotes where necessary to make a fair financial presentation: * * * * * 0 9. Revise Sec. 296.40 to read as follows: Sec. 296.40 Billing procedures. Submission of voucher. For contractors operating under more than one MSP Operating Agreement, the contractor may submit a single monthly voucher applicable to all its MSP Operating Agreements. Each voucher submission shall include a certification that the vessel(s) for which payment is requested were operated in accordance with Sec. 296.31(d) and applicable MSP Operating Agreements with MARAD, and consideration shall be given to reductions in amounts payable as set forth in Sec. 296.41(b) and (c). All submissions shall be forwarded to the Director, Office of Accounting, MAR-330, Maritime Administration, 2nd Floor, West Building, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590. Payments shall be paid and processed under the terms and conditions of the Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901. 0 10. Amend Sec. 296.41 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows: Sec. 296.41 Payment procedures. (a) Amount payable. An MSP Operating Agreement shall provide, subject to the availability of appropriations and to the extent the [[Page 56899]] MSP Operating Agreement is in effect, for each Agreement Vessel, an annual payment equal to $2,600,000 for FY 2006, FY 2007, FY 2008; $2,900,000 for FY 2009, FY 2010, FY 2011; $3,100,000 for FY 2012, FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015; $3,500,000 for FY 2016; $4,999,950 for FY 2017; $5,000,000 for FY 2018, FY 2019, and FY 2020; $5,233,463 for FY 2021; and $3,700,000 for FY 2022, FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025. This amount shall be paid in equal monthly installments at the end of each month. The annual amount payable shall not be reduced except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. * * * * * Subpart G--[Removed] 0 11. Remove Subpart G, consisting of Sec. 296.60. Dated: November 28, 2017. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. 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timely withdrawal of this direct final Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 The rule also updates MARAD’s address
notice of deletion before the effective (‘‘NDAA 2016’’). The revisions to the for the purposes of submitting required
date of the deletion, and it will not take regulations, among other things, make reports and vouchers.
effect. EPA will prepare a response to changes to vessel eligibility for
comments and continue with the participation in the Maritime Security Rulemaking Analysis and Notices
deletion process on the basis of the Program (‘‘MSP’’), authorize the Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory
notice of intent to delete and the extension of current MSP Operating Planning and Review), 13563
comments already received. There will Agreements, amend the procedures for (Improving Regulation and Regulatory
be no additional opportunity to the award of new MSP Operating Review) and DOT Regulatory Policies
comment. Agreements, extend the MSP through
and Procedures. Under E.O. 12866 (58
2025, update the MSP Operating
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300 FR 51735, October 4, 1993),
Agreement payments and schedule of
Environmental protection, Air supplemented by E.O. 13563 (76 FR
payments, and eliminate the
pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous Maintenance and Repair Pilot Program. 3821, January 18, 2011) and DOT
substances, Hazardous waste, policies and procedures, MARAD must
DATES: This final rule becomes effective
Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, determine whether a regulatory action is
on January 2, 2018.
Reporting and recordkeeping ‘‘significant’’ and, therefore, subject to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirements, Superfund, Water Office of Management and Budget
William G. McDonald, Director, Office
pollution control, Water supply. (OMB) review and the requirements of
of Sealift Support, U.S. Department of
the E.O.s. The Orders define ‘‘significant
Dated: October 18, 2017. Transportation, Maritime
regulatory action’’ as one likely to result
Deborah Szaro, Administration, 1200 New Jersey
in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 1. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
effect on the economy of $100 million
For the reasons set out in this Telephone (202) 366–0688; Fax (202)
366–5904, electronic mail to or more or adversely affect in a material
document, 40 CFR part 300 is amended way the economy, a sector of the
as follows: William.G.McDonald@dot.gov.
economy, productivity, competition,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
jobs, the environment, public health or
PART 300—NATIONAL OIL AND Background safety, or State, local, or tribal
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES government or communities; (2) create a
POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN Section 3508 of the NDAA 2013
authorized the extension of the serious inconsistency or otherwise
■ 1. The authority citation for part 300 Maritime Security Program through interfere with an action taken or
continues to read as follows: fiscal year 2025. Under section 3508, the planned by another Agency; (3)
Secretary of Transportation, acting materially alter the budgetary impact of
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(d); 42 U.S.C.
through the Maritime Administrator, is entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan
9601–9657; E.O. 13626, 77 FR 56749, 3 CFR,
2013 Comp., p. 306; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, authorized to offer to extend the existing programs or the rights and obligations of
3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 60 MSP Operating Agreements through recipients thereof; and (4) raise novel
FR 2923, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193. fiscal year 2025. Section 3508 legal or policy issues arising out of legal
authorized a new payment schedule of mandates, the President’s priorities, or
Appendix B to Part 300—[Amended] the principles set forth in the E.O.s.
increasing MSP Operating Agreement
■ 2. Table 1 of appendix B to part 300 payments through fiscal year 2025. A determination has been made that
is amended by removing ‘‘MA’’, These payment amounts were this rulemaking is not considered a
‘‘Hatheway and Patterson Company’’, subsequently updated by the CAA 2016 significant regulatory action under
‘‘Mansfield’’. and the NDAA 2016. Section 3508 of the section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866.
[FR Doc. 2017–25937 Filed 11–30–17; 8:45 am] NDAA 2013 also provided a new This rulemaking will not result in an
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procedure for awarding MSP Operating annual effect on the economy of $100
Agreements, including a new priority million or more. It is also not
system for the award of operating considered a major rule for purposes of
agreements. Under the new priority, Congressional review under Public Law
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
award will be first based on vessel type 104–121. This rulemaking is also not
Maritime Administration as determined by military requirements significant under the Regulatory Policies
and then based on the citizenship status and Procedures of the Department of
46 CFR Part 296 of the applicant. Section 3508 revised Transportation (44 FR 11034, February
the procedure for the transfer of MSP
RIN 2133–AB85 26, 1979). The costs and overall
Operating Agreements by eliminating
economic impact of this rulemaking do
the requirement to first offer an MSP
Maritime Security Program not require further analysis because the
Operating Agreement to a U.S. Citizen
rulemaking will create no additional
AGENCY: Maritime Administration, under 46 U.S.C. 50501. In addition,
costs or new substantive burdens to
Department of Transportation. Section 3508 eliminated the procedure
for early termination of MSP Operating participants in or applicants to the
ACTION: Final rule. existing program as it addresses only
Agreements based on the availability of
SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration replacement vessels. Section 3508 also new processing procedures.
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(‘‘MARAD’’) is amending its regulations eliminated the eligibility of Lighter Executive Order 13771 (Reducing
to implement amendments to the Aboard Ship (LASH) vessels to Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Maritime Security Act of 2003 by the participate in the MSP Fleet as a stand- Costs)
National Defense Authorization Act for alone category of vessel. The rule
Fiscal Year 2013 (‘‘NDAA 2013’’), the eliminates the Maintenance and Repair This rule is not an E.O. 13771
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 Pilot Program, which has sunset and regulatory action because this rule is not
(‘‘CAA 2016’’), and the National Defense was not extended by the NDAA 2013. significant under E.O. 12866.
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Nevertheless, the increased payments (2) on December 31, 2014, is covered Operating Agreement from that pool of
authorized by the NDAA 2016 and CAA by an MSP Operating Agreement under qualified applicants in its discretion
2016 are included in the final rule. 46 U.S.C. chapter 531. according to the procedures of
Two commenters critiqued MARAD’s * * * * * paragraph (a) of this section, subject to
administration of the MSP and made Section 2 Citizen means a United approval of the Secretary of Defense.
recommendations that would require States citizen within the meaning of 46 MARAD and USTRANSCOM may
significant amendments to our U.S.C. 50501, without regard to any decide to open a new round of
regulations. These recommendations are statute that ‘‘deems’’ a vessel to be applications. MARAD shall provide
beyond the scope of the current owned and operated by a United States written reasons for denying
rulemaking implementing the NDAA citizen within the meaning of 46 U.S.C. applications. In as much as MSP
2013, but will be considered in the 50501. furthers a public purpose and MARAD
event of a future rulemaking. * * * * * does not acquire goods or services
through MSP, the selection process for
List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 296 ■ 3. Amend § 296.11 by revising
award of MSP Operating Agreements
paragraph (a)(3) to read as follows: does not constitute an acquisition
Assistance payments, Maritime
carriers, Reporting and recordkeeping § 296.11 Vessel requirements. process subject to any procurement law
requirements. (a) * * * or the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
For the reasons set out in the (3) The vessel is self-propelled and— ■ 6. Revise § 296.30 to read as follows:
preamble, the Maritime Administration (i) Is a tank vessel that is 10 years of
§ 296.30 General conditions.
amends 46 CFR part 296 as follows: age or less on the date the vessel is
included in the Fleet; or (a) Approval. The Secretary, in
PART 296—MARITIME SECURITY (ii) Is any other type of vessel that is conjunction with the Secretary of
PROGRAM (MSP) 15 years of age or less on the date the Defense, may approve applications to
vessel is included in the Fleet; enter into a MSP Operating Agreement
■ 1. The authority citation for part 296 * * * * * and make MSP Payments with respect
is revised to read as follows: to vessels that are determined by the
§§ 296.21, 296.22, 296.23 [Removed and Secretary to be commercially viable and
Authority: Pub. L. 108–136, Pub. L. 109–
163, Pub. L. 112–239; 49 U.S.C. 322(a), 46
reserved] deemed by the Secretary of Defense to
U.S.C. chapter 531, 49 CFR 1.93. ■ 4. Remove and reserve §§ 296.21 be militarily useful for meeting the
through 296.23. sealift needs of the United States in time
■ 2. Amend § 296.2 by: of war or national emergencies. The
■ 5. Revise § 296.24 to read as follows:
■ a. Revising the definitions of Foreign Secretary announced an initial award of
Commerce, MSA 2003, Participating § 296.24 Subsequent awards of MSP 60 MSP Operating Agreements on
Fleet Vessel, and Section 2 Citizen; and Operating Agreements. January 12, 2005. In June 2014, the
■ b. Removing the definition of Lash (a) MARAD intends to ensure that all Secretary extended the term of all 60
Vessel. available MSP Operating Agreements MSP Operating Agreements through FY
The revisions to read as follows: are fully utilized at all times in order to 2025.
maximize the benefit of the MSP. (b) Effective date—(1) General rule.
§ 296.2 Definitions. Unless otherwise provided, the effective
Accordingly, when an MSP Operating
* * * * * Agreement becomes available through date of an MSP Operating Agreement is
Foreign Commerce means a cargo termination by the Secretary or early October 1, 2005.
freight service, including direct and termination by the MSP contractor, and (2) Exceptions. In the case of an
relay service, operated exclusively in no transfer under 46 U.S.C. 53105(e) is Eligible Vessel to be included in an MSP
the foreign trade or in mixed foreign and involved, MARAD will reissue the MSP Operating Agreement that is on charter
domestic trade allowed under a registry Operating Agreement pursuant to the to the U.S. Government, other than a
endorsement under 46 U.S.C. 12111 following criteria: charter under the provisions of an
where the origination point or the (1) The proposed vessel shall meet the Emergency Preparedness Agreement
destination point of any cargo carried is requirements for vessel eligibility in 46 (EPA) provided by 46 U.S.C. 53107, as
the United States, regardless of whether U.S.C. 53102(b); amended, unless an earlier date is
the vessel provides direct service (2) The applicant shall meet the vessel requested by the applicant, the effective
between the United States and a foreign ownership and operating requirements date for an MSP Operating Agreement
country, or commerce or trade between for priority in 46 U.S.C. 53102(c); and shall be:
foreign countries. (3) Priority will be assigned on the (i) The expiration or termination date
* * * * * basis of vessel type established by of the Government charter covering the
MSA 2003 means the Maritime military requirements specified by the vessel; or
Security Act of 2003, as amended. Secretary of Defense. After (ii) Any earlier date on which the
consideration of military requirements, vessel is withdrawn from that charter,
* * * * *
priority shall be given to an applicant but not before October 1, 2005.
Participating Fleet Vessel means a that is a United States citizen under (c) Replacement vessels. A Contractor
vessel that— section 50501 of this title. may replace an MSP vessel under an
(1) On October 1, 2015— (b) MARAD shall allow an applicant MSP Operating Agreement with another
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(i) Meets the requirements of at least 30 days to submit an application vessel that is eligible to be included in
paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of section for a new MSP Operating Agreement. the MSP under section 296.11(a), if the
53102(c) of the MSA; and (c) MARAD and USTRANSCOM will Secretary, in conjunction with the
(ii) Is less than 20 years of age if the determine if the applications received Secretary of Defense, approves the
vessel is a tank vessel, or is less than 25 form an adequate pool for award of a replacement vessel.
years of age for all other vessel types; reissued MSP Operating Agreement. If (d) Termination by the Secretary. If
and so, MARAD will award a reissued MSP the Contractor materially fails to comply
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with the terms of the MSP Operating provided the MSP vessel remains § 296.31 MSP assistance conditions.
Agreement: eligible. (a) Term of MSP Operating
(1) The Secretary shall notify the (h) Release of vessels from Agreement. MSP Operating Agreements
Contractor and provide a reasonable obligations. If sufficient funds are not are authorized for 20 years, starting on
opportunity for the Contractor to appropriated for payments under an October 1, 2005, and ending on
comply with the MSP Operating MSP Operating Agreement for any fiscal September 30, 2025, but payments to
Agreement; year by the 60th day of that fiscal year, Contractors are subject to annual
(2) The Secretary shall terminate the then— appropriations each fiscal year. MARAD
MSP Operating Agreement if the (1) Each vessel covered by a may enter into MSP Operating
Contractor fails to achieve such terminated MSP Operating Agreement is Agreements for a period less than the
compliance; and released from any further obligation full term authorized under the MSA
(3) Upon such termination, any funds under the MSP Operating Agreement; 2003, as amended.
obligated by the relevant MSP Operating (2) The owner and operator of a non- * * * * *
Agreement shall be available to the tank vessel may transfer and register the (d) * * *
Secretary to carry out the MSP. applicable vessel under foreign registry (2) Operation: Be operated exclusively
(e) Early termination by Contractor, deemed acceptable by the Secretary and in the foreign commerce or in mixed
generally. An MSP Operating the SecDef, notwithstanding 46 U.S.C. foreign commerce and domestic trade
Agreement shall terminate on a date chapter 561 and 46 CFR part 221; allowed under a registry endorsement
specified by the Contractor if the (3) If section 902 of the Act is issued under 46 U.S.C. 12111, and shall
Contractor notifies the Secretary not applicable to a vessel that has been not otherwise be operated in the
later than 60 days before the effective transferred to a foreign registry due to a coastwise trade of the United States; and
date of the proposed termination that terminated MSP Operating Agreement, * * * * *
the Contractor intends to terminate the then that vessel is available to be
■ 8. Amend § 296.32 by revising the
MSP Operating Agreement. The requisitioned by the Secretary pursuant
introductory text to read as follows:
Contractor shall be bound by the to section 902 of the Act; and
provisions relating to vessel (4) Paragraph (h) of this section is not § 296.32 Reporting requirements.
documentation and national security applicable to vessels under MSP The Contractor shall submit to the
commitments, and by its EPA for the Operating Agreements that have been Director, Office of Financial Approvals,
full term, from October 1, 2005, through terminated for any other reason. Maritime Administration, 2nd Floor,
September 30, 2025, of the MSP (i) Foreign transfer of vessel. A West Building, 1200 New Jersey Ave.
Operating Agreement. Contractor may transfer a non-tank SE., Washington, DC 20590, one of the
(f) [Reserved] vessel to a foreign registry, without following reports, including
(g) Non-renewal for lack of funds. If, approval of the Secretary, if the management footnotes where necessary
by the first day of a fiscal year, sufficient Secretary, in conjunction with the to make a fair financial presentation:
funds have not been appropriated under Secretary of Defense, determines that * * * * *
the authority of MSA 2003, as amended, the contractor will provide a
■ 9. Revise § 296.40 to read as follows:
for that fiscal year, the Secretary will replacement vessel:
notify the Senate Committees on Armed (1) Of equal or greater military § 296.40 Billing procedures.
Services and Commerce, Science, and capability and of a capacity that is Submission of voucher. For
Transportation, and the House of equivalent or greater as measured in contractors operating under more than
Representatives Committee on Armed deadweight tons, gross tons, or one MSP Operating Agreement, the
Services, that MSP Operating container equivalent units, as contractor may submit a single monthly
Agreements for which sufficient funds appropriate; voucher applicable to all its MSP
are not available will not be renewed for (2) That is a documented vessel under Operating Agreements. Each voucher
that fiscal year if sufficient funds are not 46 U.S.C. chapter 121 by the owner of submission shall include a certification
appropriated by the 60th day of that the vessel to be placed under a foreign that the vessel(s) for which payment is
fiscal year. If only partial funding is registry; and requested were operated in accordance
appropriated by the 60th day of such (3) That is not more than 10 years of with § 296.31(d) and applicable MSP
fiscal year, then the Secretary, in age on the date of that documentation. Operating Agreements with MARAD,
consultation with the Secretary of (j) Transfer of MSP Operating and consideration shall be given to
Defense, shall select the vessels to retain Agreements. A contractor under an MSP reductions in amounts payable as set
under MSP Operating Agreements, Operating Agreement may transfer the forth in § 296.41(b) and (c). All
based on the Secretaries’ determinations agreement (including all rights and submissions shall be forwarded to the
of the most militarily useful and obligations under the MSP Operating Director, Office of Accounting, MAR–
commercially viable vessels. In the Agreement) to any person that is eligible 330, Maritime Administration, 2nd
event that no funds are appropriated, to enter into the MSP Operating Floor, West Building, 1200 New Jersey
then all MSP Operating Agreements Agreement under this chapter if the Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590.
shall be terminated, and each Contractor Secretary and the Secretary of Defense Payments shall be paid and processed
shall be released from its obligations determine that the transfer is in the best under the terms and conditions of the
under the MSP Operating Agreement. interests of the United States. A Prompt Payment Act, 31 U.S.C. 3901.
Final payments under the terminated transaction shall not be considered a
■ 10. Amend § 296.41 by revising
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MSP Operating Agreements shall be transfer of an MSP Operating Agreement
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
made in accordance with § 296.41. To if the same legal entity with the same
the extent that funds are appropriated in vessels remains the contracting party § 296.41 Payment procedures.
a subsequent fiscal year, former MSP under the MSP Operating Agreement. (a) Amount payable. An MSP
Operating Agreements may be reinstated ■ 7. Amend § 296.31 by revising Operating Agreement shall provide,
if mutually acceptable to the paragraphs (a) and (d)(2) to read as subject to the availability of
Administrator and the Contractor, follows: appropriations and to the extent the
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MSP Operating Agreement is in effect, Vessel Certification form to incorporate Rulemaking Analysis and Notices
for each Agreement Vessel, an annual these new requirements. Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory
payment equal to $2,600,000 for FY DATES: This final rule becomes effective Planning and Review), 13563
2006, FY 2007, FY 2008; $2,900,000 for on January 2, 2018. (Improving Regulation and Regulatory
FY 2009, FY 2010, FY 2011; $3,100,000 Review) and DOT Regulatory Policies
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
for FY 2012, FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY and Procedures. Under E.O. 12866 (58
2015; $3,500,000 for FY 2016; Michael C. Pucci, Attorney Advisor,
Division of Maritime Programs, FR 51735, October 4, 1993),
$4,999,950 for FY 2017; $5,000,000 for
Maritime Administration, at (202) 366– supplemented by E.O. 13563 (76 FR
FY 2018, FY 2019, and FY 2020;
5320. You may send mail to Michael C. 3821, January 18, 2011) and DOT
$5,233,463 for FY 2021; and $3,700,000
Pucci at Maritime Administration, 1200 policies and procedures, MARAD must
for FY 2022, FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY
New Jersey Avenue SE., MAR 222, determine whether a regulatory action is
2025. This amount shall be paid in
W24–214, Washington, DC 20590–0001. ‘‘significant,’’ and, therefore, subject to
equal monthly installments at the end of
You may send electronic mail to OMB review and the requirements of
each month. The annual amount
Michael.Pucci@dot.gov. the E.O. The Order defines ‘‘significant
payable shall not be reduced except as
regulatory action’’ as one likely to result
provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this section. in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual
Background effect on the economy of $100 million
* * * * * or more or adversely affect in a material
Section 602(a) of the CGAA added
Subpart G—[Removed] two new exceptions to the restrictions way the economy, a sector of the
on the eligibility of vessels over 165 feet economy, productivity, competition,
■ 11. Remove Subpart G, consisting of in registered length to be documented jobs, the environment, public health or
§ 296.60. with fishery endorsements found at 46 safety, or State, local, or tribal
Dated: November 28, 2017. U.S.C. 12113(d): (1) Replaced or rebuilt government or communities. (2) Create
vessels and (2) fish tender vessels. The a serious inconsistency or otherwise
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
CGAA also eliminated the 15-day interfere with an action taken or
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
application deadline for vessels whose planned by another Agency. (3)
Secretary, Maritime Administration. Materially alter the budgetary impact of
[FR Doc. 2017–25898 Filed 11–30–17; 8:45 am] fishery endorsements had become
invalid. Exemptions from the large entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan
BILLING CODE 4910–81–P
fishing industry vessel restrictions are programs or the rights and obligations of
found in our regulations at 46 CFR recipients thereof. (4) Raise novel legal
356.47. or policy issues arising out of legal
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION mandates, the President’s priorities, or
In addition, section 601(b)(2) of the
Maritime Administration the principles set forth in the E.O.
CGAA repealed section 203(g) of the
MARAD has determined that this
AFA, which exempted particular vessels
46 CFR Part 356 final rule is not a significant regulatory
from the ownership requirements of 46
action under section 3(f) of Executive
RIN 2133–AB86 U.S.C. 12113. These exempt vessels are
Order 12866 and, therefore, it was not
currently listed in our regulations at 46
reviewed by the Office of Management
Requirements To Document U.S.-Flag CFR 356.51.
and Budget. This rulemaking will not
Fishing Industry Vessels of 100 Feet or Section 307 of the CGMTA (‘‘Section result in an annual effect on the
Greater in Registered Length 307’’) added further restrictions on large economy of $100 million or more. It is
vessels under 46 U.S.C. 12113(d) by also not considered a major rule for
AGENCY: Maritime Administration,
limiting those vessels from participating purposes of Congressional review under
Department of Transportation.
in the non-AFA trawl catcher processor Public Law 104–121. This rulemaking is
ACTION: Final rule. subsector. also not significant under the Regulatory
SUMMARY: The Maritime Administration Accordingly, MARAD is updating its Policies and Procedures of the
(‘‘MARAD’’) is amending its regulations regulations under 46 CFR part 356 to Department of Transportation (44 FR
which implement new requirements reflect these amendments to the AFA 11034, February 26, 1979). The costs
regarding certain large fishing industry and 46 U.S.C. 12113. and overall economic impact of this
vessels set forth in the American In addition to updating our rulemaking do not require further
Fisheries Act of 1998 (‘‘AFA’’), as regulations under 46 CFR part 356, analysis.
amended by the Coast Guard MARAD is revising its Large Vessel
Authorization Act of 2010 (‘‘CGAA’’) Certificate to reflect the amendments to Executive Order 13771 (Reducing
and the Coast Guard and Maritime 46 U.S.C. 12113. Owners of fishing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Transportation Act of 2012 (‘‘CGMTA’’). industry vessels 165 feet or greater in Costs)
The revisions to the regulation adds two registered length are required to submit This rule is not an E.O. 13771
new exceptions to the restrictions on the a Large Vessel Certificate to MARAD on regulatory action because this rule is not
eligibility of vessels over 165 feet in an annual basis under 46 CFR 356.47(e). significant under E.O. 12866.
registered length to be documented with The revisions to the form include
fishery endorsements, eliminates the provisions for the replacement and fish Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
15-day application deadline for vessels tender vessels as well as a provision that We analyzed this rulemaking in
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whose fishery endorsements have an AFA sector vessel is neither accordance with the principles and
become invalid, limits fishery participating in nor eligible to criteria contained in Executive Order
endorsement eligibility for certain large participate in the non-AFA trawl 13132 (‘‘Federalism’’) and have
fishing industry vessels, and eliminates catcher-processor sector. determined that it does not have
certain exemptions for specific vessels Finally, MARAD is amending 46 CFR sufficient Federalism implications to
that were deleted in the CGMTA. In 356.47(a) to update the statutory citation warrant the preparation of a Federalism
addition, MARAD is revising its Large to the current code sections. summary impact statement. This
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This final rule becomes effective on January 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | William G. McDonald, Director, Office of Sealift Support, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone (202) 366-0688; Fax (202) 366-5904, electronic mail to [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 56895 | |
| RIN Number | 2133-AB85 | |
| CFR Associated | Assistance Payments; Maritime Carriers and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements |
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